Access Guide
Summary
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Service
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- Burleigh Springs Leisure and Therapy Centre is part of the Burleigh Court Hotel based at Loughborough University.
- Burleigh Court Hotel link (new tab) - click here.
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; a gym, pool, therapy rooms, sauna and steam room.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located within the accessible changing room.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located in the female standard changing room.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located in the male standard changing room.
- Accessible changing facilities are located off the corridor to the left as you enter from Burleigh Court Hotel - Internal Entrance.
- Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor.
- Accessible shower facilities are located within the female standard changing room.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:00 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 21:00.
- Saturday 07:00 - 20:00.
- Sunday 07:00 - 18:00.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The SAT-NAV postcode to use is LE11 3TT.
The campus is located to the west of the town centre.
Loughborough's nearest motorway link is the M1; the campus is just two miles from Junction 23.
The University is clearly signed on all the other main approach roads to Loughborough. - Parking on campus is restricted. Visitors are asked to use the main entrance on Epinal Way.
When you arrive, security will advise you where to park and issue you with a temporary parking permit.
Disabled visitors are requested to telephone the security office before visiting so that suitable parking can be arranged.
For more information contact the security office on 01509 222 141.
- The SAT-NAV postcode to use is LE11 3TT.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- The nearest bus stop is located on University Road. The Sprint Bus stops here.
Alternatively, Kinchbus Number 7 commences from Loughborough Station and brings you straight to campus. - For more information on Kinch Bus services please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Loughborough.
- Loughborough Station is located off Station Boulevard, approximately 2 miles from the campus.
The station is served by East Midlands Railway. - For more information on East Midlands Railway services please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Loughborough Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01509 222 765.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Disability Support Team support students living with any long term condition which has a disabling impact on their studies. The Disability Office is located in the Bridgeman Building.
- To see more information on Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01509 222 770.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Accommodation Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01509 274 488.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Advice and Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01509 222 765.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Burleigh Court Hotel.
- The car park is located at the front and side of the Burleigh Court Hotel.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Building Parking (Burleigh Court Hotel Car Park)
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located at the front, left and rear of the building. The rear car park is for hotel staff only.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 9 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 480cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 120cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is a barrier to enter the car park and a key code is required to exit.
- The height of the key pad is 113cm.
- There are five Blue Badge Bays to the front right of the building and one Blue Badge Bay to the left of the building.
- These parking spaces are approximately 20m from the Delegates Lounge Entrance.
- There are 5 electric vehicle charging bays within the car park at the front of the hotel.
- The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bays are 236cm x 476cm.
- The height of the charging socket is 103cm
- There are no controls. The electric vehicle charging bays are chargeable and are useable with the EVC app.
Approach (Rear of the Car Park)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
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Step(s)
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- There is/are 3 unmarked step(s), with a central handrail.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
Entrance (Burleigh Court Hotel - Internal Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the corridor opposite reception.
- This entrance gives access to Burleigh Springs Leisure & Therapy Centre.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
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Comments
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- This is the most frequently used entrance.
Outside Access (Front Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the car park at the left of Burleigh Court Hotel.
- This entrance gives access to Burleigh Springs Leisure & Therapy Centre.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'BURLEIGH SPRINGS Leisure & Therapy Centre'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 151cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you enter from the internal entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Burleigh Springs - Hotel Internal Entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 75cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles and vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Gym
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the gym.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The gym is not staffed.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the gym.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; arm cycles and free weights.
- Background music is played.
- The flooring in the gym consists of carpet.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The following equipment can be used by wheelchair users.
- Photograph 10 shows the Dual Adjustable Pulley.
- Photographs 11 and 12 show the Sci - Fit Bike with the chair in place and removed.
- Photographs 13 and 14 show the Power Plate with removable straps.
Swimming Pool
- There is step-free access to the swimming pool area.
- The flooring in this area consists of tiles.
- This area has a non-slip floor.
- The floor can become slippery when wet.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Background music is played in this area.
- There is not a lifeguard for the swimming pool.
- There is not ramped access into the swimming pool.
- There is stepped access into the swimming pool.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is manual.
- There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is not a wet side chair available.
- There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
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Comments
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- The staff undertake checks of the pool at regular intervals.
- Photograph 9 shows the doors from poolside for the female and male
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- There is a sauna and steam room in the pool area that were being refurbished and could not be photographed on the day of the surveyors visit, (17/03/22).
Standard Changing Room (Female and Male)
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Location and Access
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- This standard changing room is approximately 12m from the Burleigh Court Hotel - Internal Entrance.
- The standard changing room is approximately 2m from the Gym.
- There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
- A key is not required for the standard changing room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- There is no lock for the toilet door.
- The width of the standard changing room opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Changing Facilities
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- The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a wheel in shower.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is tiles.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is seating available within the changing room.
- The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
- There are lockers within the changing room.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 157cm from the floor.
- Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
- There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
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Comments
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- Photograph 8 shows the door leading from the female standard changing rooms to the pool area, there is a similar door in the male standard changing room.
- Photographs 9 to 17 show the male standard changing room.
- Photograph 11 shows an open accessible changing area in the standard male changing room.
- This area has an adjustable seat and drop down rails on both sides and a vertical rail to the left with good colour contrast.
- The height of the lowest locker is 80cm, the highest is 155cm in both the female and male changing rooms.
Accessible Changing Room (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible changing room is located off the corridor to the left as you enter from Burleigh Court Hotel - Internal Entrance.
- This accessible changing room is approximately 12m from the Burleigh Court Hotel - Internal Entrance.
- The accessible changing room is approximately 2m from the gym.
- There is step-free access into the accessible changing room.
- A key is not required for the accessible changing room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible changing room opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 234cm x 244cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room include; handrails, a wash basin, a wheel in shower, a toilet, a chair/stool and a dropdown rail.
- This is a shared changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is tiles.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the accessible changing room.
- There is seating available within the changing room.
- The seating within the changing room includes: a flip down/tip up seat and a chair without armrests.
- There are no lockers within the changing room.
- There is not a/are not locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
- The lighting levels in the changing room are moderate to good.
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Toilet Features
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- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is height adjustable.
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
- There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
Accessible Shower (Female Standard Changing Room)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible shower is located within the Female Standard Changing Room.
- This accessible shower is approximately 14m from the Burleigh Court Hotel - Internal Entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible shower.
- There is no signage on or near the shower door.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is height adjustable.
- The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
- There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
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Comments
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- Within the female standard changing there is an accessible cubicle with an adjustable seat, drop down and wall mounted rails on both side with good colour contrast.
Toilet with Adaptations (Changing Room - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the accessible changing room.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located in the female and male standard changing rooms.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the Burleigh Court Hotel - Internal Entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.